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Message: <blockquote data-quote="erwin" data-source="post: 1256337" data-attributes="member: 3436">First I was going to say that this second picture made a strong case for Reed. A Garden warbler with overall warm brown colors would be even weirder then a Reed Warbler with a Garden warbler like bill.But then I started doubting again and I have a few more questions. The darker patches on the tail are mostly caused by spots of shade. But towards the end there seem to be sunlit tail feather tips which are grayish, not brownish.Also these tail feathers have light fringes, as in Motmot's Garden Warbler exemple.And is this tail round enough for Reed?Also both the Jonsson and Collins guide show a warmer brown rump for the Garden, and in the Collins that warmer coloration extends to halfway the tail.Edited: I know thats probably more an argument for a birdwatcher like me, not for scientists that have studied every detail, but Jonsson an Collins are well thought of birdguides I believe.So while I am doubting more then previously, I'm not convinced yet that this is a Reed warbler.</blockquote>